Project Manager (Grade 6), Work Health and Safety
Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Administration - OH&S
Req Id - 8769
- Lead a high-profile project that will improve psychological health and safety across the healthcare sector
- Collaborate with industry leaders and drive meaningful, system-wide change
- Temporary full-time role until 30/06/2029 | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale, multi-site psychosocial health and safety initiative as part of WorkSafe Victoria’s Mental Health Industry Trials.
This pivotal role is responsible for the end-to-end management of the project, overseeing the design, implementation, governance, and evaluation of system-level interventions that strengthen psychological health and safety across healthcare settings. Working closely with consortium partners and key stakeholders, you will drive collaboration, ensure project objectives and milestones are achieved, and support the successful delivery of sustainable psychosocial risk management practices.
As Project Manager, you will provide leadership across all phases of the project, ensuring effective governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and evaluation processes. You will play a critical role in embedding long-term organisational capability and systems that support mentally healthy and safe workplaces.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sector-wide change, influence best practice in psychosocial health and safety, and make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of healthcare workers across Victoria.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, multi-site psychosocial health and safety project, ensuring all milestones, deliverables, and funding requirements are achieved on time and within scope
- Establish and maintain effective project governance, including risk management, stakeholder reporting, performance monitoring, and compliance with legislative and best practice requirements
- Build and coordinate strong partnerships across a multidisciplinary consortium, engaging healthcare leaders, staff, industry bodies, unions, subject matter experts, and evaluation partners
- Drive co-design and workforce engagement activities to develop and implement practical, sustainable interventions that improve psychological health and safety across diverse healthcare settings
- Lead the integration of psychosocial risk management into organisational systems, supported by robust evaluation, capability-building initiatives, and continuous improvement practices that deliver lasting impact
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience leading large-scale, complex projects across multiple stakeholders and sites, with strong project management, governance, and delivery expertise
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leaders, frontline staff, and external partners
- Experience in health, safety, organisational change, or workforce wellbeing initiatives, with knowledge of psychosocial risk management, healthcare settings, or evaluation frameworks highly regarded
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Andrew Breach
Email: andrew.breach@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 0816
Application closing date: 15 July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external Careers Page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.